High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Rolls (Printer-Friendly)

Soft protein-rich rolls filled with pepperoni, seasoned beef, and melted cheese. Ideal for meal prep and quick snacks.

# What You Need:

→ Protein Dough

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, nonfat or low fat
02 - 2 cups self-rising flour
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

06 - 7 ounces lean ground beef, 5% fat or less
07 - 2.8 ounces turkey or beef pepperoni slices
08 - 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Topping

13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian herbs

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in black pepper and Italian herbs. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Combine Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, egg, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl, mixing until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes until the dough becomes smooth.
04 - Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12 by 10 inches on a floured surface.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around all edges.
06 - Evenly scatter cooked ground beef, pepperoni slices, and mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce layer.
07 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Using a sharp knife, slice into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Place rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dried parsley or herbs.
09 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until rolls are golden brown with cheese bubbling on top.
10 - Remove from oven and allow rolls to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Each roll packs 14 grams of protein, so you stay full without that sluggish carb crash.
  • The dough comes together in minutes with no yeast, no rising, and no waiting around.
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can bake a batch and have grab-and-go lunches for weeks.
  • Kids and adults both reach for seconds, which makes meal prep actually exciting.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the beef even if it's lean, because even a little extra fat can make the dough soggy.
  • Let the dough rest for a minute after kneading if it feels too sticky, it tightens up and becomes easier to roll.
  • Use a serrated knife or dental floss to slice the log cleanly without squashing the rolls.
  • If your oven runs hot, check at 18 minutes because overbaking dries out the dough.
03 -
  • Weigh your Greek yogurt and flour if you can, because volume measurements can vary and throw off the dough texture.
  • If the dough feels too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together smoothly.
  • Brush the rolls with a beaten egg instead of olive oil for an even shinier, richer crust.
  • Let the rolls cool on a wire rack so the bottoms don't steam and get soft.
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